Mobile Device Application Review Project (In Class)

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In Class Assignment: Apps Project, Saturday, August 6

You will be assigned an app from the list provided on the wiki. There are several apps that require in-depth learning of how to use them. They have specialized features for students with significant cognitive disabilities that take practice and exploration to learn and use fluently. You will look at specific apps designed for this specific populations. This in-class assignment uses a jig-saw approach so that the entire class can learn more in-depth details for these tools. Your work will be scored on the depth of your investigation, as well as you presentation and participation. You will present you findings on the document below.

Mobile Application Review Project.doc


Upload your work to the class Edmodo a7sxfv

1. Crack the Books iBooks by Mobile Education - Brianna


Crack the Books™ series of digital science books. These revolutionary books are the first that can be adjusted for reading level without sacrificing curriculum content. Targeting 3rd - 6th grade science and social studies concepts, our interactive digital books allow for reading level adjustment from 1st to 8th grade within the same book, making it possible for all students in a classroom to access the same curriculum content regardless of their reading ability.

Review online teacher support
http://mobile-educationstore.com/itextbooks/teacher-resources

Create your own login so you can access the teacher support materials.

The books to review are:

Pines to Vines
http://mobile-educationstore.com/itextbooks/habitats/pines-to-vines

Sea Shores to Sea Floors
http://mobile-educationstore.com/itextbooks/habitats/seashores-to-sea-floors

Blades – Grassland Biomes
http://mobile-educationstore.com/itextbooks/habitats/blades



2. Crick Apps - Stephanie L.


Main Page for basic "How-To" for all 4 apps

http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/training/apps/90-second-videos.aspx

Please note that the videos seem to be organized according to which computer you might use for viewing.

Group A: Clicker Sentences and Clicker Connect -


Overview for Clicker Sentences
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker-apps/clicker-sentences/video.aspx

Hints and Tips for Clicker Sentences
http://www.cricksoft.com/support/clicker-sentences/videos.aspx

Overview for Clicker Connect
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker-apps/clicker-connect/video.aspx


3. Crick Apps- Stephanie K.


Group B: Clicker Docs and Clicker Books -


Overview for Clicker Docs
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker-apps/clicker-docs/video.aspx

Hints and Tips for Clicker Docs:
http://www.cricksoft.com/support/clicker-docs/videos.aspx

Overview for Clicker Books
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/clicker-apps/clicker-books/video.aspx

4. Symbol Support App by Attainment - Isabelle

with Accessible Keyboards from Assistiveware and Nuance


SymbolSupport_UsersGuide.pdf


Assistiveware FAQ pages for the keyboards


For Keeble

http://www.assistiveware.com/support/faq/23

For Keedogo (Plus)

http://www.assistiveware.com/support/faq/24

Nuance Tips for Using Swype



Swype_iOS_Tips.pdf




5. ChooseIt Maker apps- Julie


ChooseIt! Maker 3 has a compatible app to covert any of the computer activities into iPad activities. Inclusive Technology also has three separate academic app:
ChooseIt Literacy,
ChooseIt Numeracy-
ChooseIt Science


Inclusive Technology
http://www.inclusivetlc.com/Apps.aspx

6. GoWorksheet Maker/ GoWorksheet Maker iPad App- Jessica

Quickly convert printed worksheets into customizable, interactive activities on an iPad


Here is the link for the YouTube video.

7. Life Skills Apps by Attainment Company- Emily


Community Success

Social Success

8. Functional Math Apps by Attainment Company- Danean

Dollars & Cents

ShowMe Math

9. Early Literacy Skills Apps by Attainment Company- Jen

ERSB- Early Reader Skill Builder

Mini Mysteries

ELSB- Early Literacy Skill Builder

10. Literacy Apps by Attainment Company- Sonia

Read to Learn

Access L-Arts

11. Functional Academic Skills apps by Attainment Company - Kristin


Personal Success

MatchTime


Additional Accessible App links:


Here are other publishers who create accessible apps.
Please list only apps that are accessible and available on our class iPads. Please try to identify which apps might also collect learner performance data.

A comprehensive handout by Jane Farrell can be found here:

http://www.janefarrall.com/switch-accessible-apps-list-updated/


Creative Communicating Adapted Play Books
http://creativecommunicating.com/creative-communicating/index.php/apps/adapted-play-books/


Marblesoft
http://www.marblesoft.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=51_62&sort=p.price&order=DESC&page=2


Judy Lynn
http://www.judylynn.com/ipad/


RJ Cooper
http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/publisher/rj-cooper-associates-inc./